Something's got to change.


Here's my attempt to explain some of the issues with copyright management on YouTube, as well as my own story and how the flawed process has affected me. This is something which affects us all, whether you're a creator or a viewer.

This video is not meant to be an in-depth look at Content ID, nor a detailed description of the nature of fair use. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at some of the links below and do some basic Google research. I know I did!


• More information:

Where's The Fair Use? - Nostalgia Critic
‣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVqFAMOtwaI
The one that started it all. Watch this now if you haven't already!

Where's the Fair Use? [TheMysteriousMrEnter]
‣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W-360iRCz4
A popular YouTube reviewer goes into detail about the many large companies stacked against him.

Is YouTube Guilty? (Fair Use vs YouTube) [Saberspark]
‣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGk6UWmRtbU
A video by another brony YouTuber giving a general explanation of the situation, rant-free.

Fiery Joker Rant: My Experience With YouTube's Fair Use [joshscorcher]
‣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiI3Mu-a2T0
Another brony YouTuber who has also had problems with Hasbro.

Copyright attorney on #WTFU [Leonard French]
‣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7-TJ2utqE0
Just as the title says, this is a copyright attorney's take on the matter.

Are AMVs/PMVs fair use?
‣http://fairusetube.org/articles/amv-fair-use
This article refers specifically to anime music videos, although it's the same concept for PMVs.


Music: "Quiet Breeches in Space" from http://Teknoaxe.com
Used under creative commons license.
People who release music under a free license are the unsung heroes of YouTube, so check out their website and show them some support!